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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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